The best glamping near Renfrew, Ontario with hot tubs

If you love hiking, fishing, rafting, boating, ATVing, or even cave exploration, Renfew and the surrounding area have you covered. The town’s location next to the Bonnechere River influences much of the outdoor activities in the region, and it’s possible to sense the river’s power with a stroll across the Renfrew Suspension Bridge, just one of three in Canada. The community is also a gateway to some of the province’s most popular parks for camping, including Algonquin, Bon Echo, and Frontenac.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you love hiking, fishing, rafting, boating, ATVing, or even cave exploration, Renfew and the surrounding area have you covered. The town’s location next to the Bonnechere River influences much of the outdoor activities in the region, and it’s possible to sense the river’s power with a stroll across the Renfrew Suspension Bridge, just one of three in Canada. The community is also a gateway to some of the province’s most popular parks for camping, including Algonquin, Bon Echo, and Frontenac.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

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79km from Renfrew · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging · Gilmour, ON

Big Rock Eco Retreat is a serene and picturesque campground located on the shores of Weslemkoon Lake, in Addington Highlands Township. Situated amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding crown land, this eco-friendly retreat offers visitors an unforgettable outdoor experience. The area is home to a variety of native wildlife, including moose, deer, black bears, loons, and eagles, which can often be spotted in their natural habitats. The campsite offers individual fire pits and gas BBQs at each site, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors while cooking up a delicious meal. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of hiking trails that wind through the woods, while fishing enthusiasts can try their luck in the lake, which is teeming with fish in the summertime. In the winter, visitors can enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing, with well-maintained trails for all levels of experience. Each camping site can accommodate a hot tub for an additional fee, based on availability, making it a perfect way to unwind and relax. For those who want to explore the lake further, there is a marina with a general store open in the summer time. Visitors can purchase additional services such as smore kits, fishing rods, small boat rentals, private boat tours of the lake, and snowshoes in the winter. In addition, the retreat also offers a skating pond in the winter when the ice is thick enough. Overall, Big Rock Eco Retreat provides an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in nature.

2. Schoolhouse Inn Campsites

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68km from Renfrew · 6 sites · Lodging · Round Lake Centre, ON

Learn more about this land:Come camp at the corner of Algonquin Park!Our building used to be a school, it was abandoned for years, we decided to bring back the life, rent out rooms, and provide campsites. The campsites are ideal for tenters, van camping, and (self-contained) RVs up to 40 feet. It is the perfect base camp for your Algonquin Park adventure. The washroom and shower are located inside the building. Communal Firepit on-site. Pets on leash welcome.The Round Lake public boat lunch is just 2 minutes, summertime you can enjoy the water, and in the wintertime the snowmobile trails, cross country skiing are here, waiting for you. End of the day you can relax in the hot tub. Free for our guests.

3. North Frontenac Lodge

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54km from Renfrew · 4 sites · Lodging · North Frontenac, ON

Welcome to a space for peace, adventure, and joy. Discover North Frontenac Lodge in the heart of Ompah, under amazing starry skies, at the shores of Mosque Lake, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Ontario’s crownland. North Frontenac Lodge is a classic Canadian outdoor experience to be enjoyed at your own pace, without a rush. Our log cabins give a new meaning to simplicity, taking the concept to a higher level through a nature-inspired experience. From paddling adventures, hikes, and fishing to reading a book and enjoying a peaceful evening under the stars, North Frontenac Lodge offers an experience away from a fast-paced, complicated life, one that encourages you to breathe and feel nature as it is meant to be. North Frontenac Lodge has a beautiful sense of community, and we’ve seen many guests leave as friends. Pets are always welcome to join your adventures at the lodge. *Linens and bedding are available if you prefer not to bring your own. If your party is larger than two people and you require more sleeping space, we offer a newly renovated Bunkie that accommodates two more guests. Please let us know if you are interested in reserving the Fern Bunkie, available to all our guests for $75/night (including cleaning). If you’re looking for a special place for a family/friend reunion, friends glamping trip or any other special occasion, and you want to consider renting the 4 Lodge cabins, please let us know; we can plan with you to ensure that whatever event is on your horizon has the perfect setting to make a lifetime memory. -- What to do around the cabin? Mosque Lake and Ompah offer many adventures and places to discover. Go out on a hike and explore the trails in the area. Go on a photographic adventure and try to capture the best wildlife shots around the lake. Take a SUP or a kayak -available for free for the guests- and explore the islands. And if you like to prepare fresh fish-based dishes, Mosque Lake has great trout and perch fishing. If you like to follow the winds of winter, take a pair of snowshoes available at the cabin and go across the lake and have a winter picnic. Set up your fishing shack outside your door, open a hole and fish! *Winter roads require an AWD or 4WD vehicle to access Juniper Cabin. Parking is available on-site for all guests. If you bring your boat, there is parking for your trailer as well. *Power outages due to storms are always a possibility in cottage country. Typically, power is restored within a few hours if this should happen. Cottages will be stocked with candles and flashlights for guest safety. *Internet/WIFI access is available at the property- connect to our WIFI and work from the cabins. * If you’d like to bring your own boat, there is a free boat launch on the lake, and we can support docking your boat. -- In case of emergency, the nearest hospital is: Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, 33 Drummond St W, Perth, ON K7H 2K1 Guest are welcome to bring their own firewood. The first crate of firewood is included with your stay, and each additional crate is $5. The firewood is self-serve and we ask you to simply let us know how much wood you have used during your stay, or leave the appropriate funds on your table at check out. Guests are responsible for removing their garbage and recycling from the cabin and bringing it to the garbage shed. The township requires all waste to be sorted, and the containers in the shed are labelled accordingly. Please sort your garbage and do your part to help save our planet. We do have neighbours on one side of our property and share the peninsula with our amazing cottage community. Please be courteous to our cottage neighbours. We ask that you respect them and the noise levels while staying with us.

4. Myers Cave Resort

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78km from Renfrew · 7 sites · Lodging · Cloyne, ON

Enrapture our one-of-a-kind waterfront family-friendly lodge and cottages. Myers Cave Resort is a historic, instagrammable property located 2 hours from Toronto, Ottawa and 3 hours from Montreal. The main lodge has 7 rooms and can accommodate groups of 16; with an adjacent suite for 2. All our charming cottages, with scenic decks where you can just relax or barbecue, can sleep 4-6. Our sandy beach property also has an outdoor temperature-regulated swimming pool and hot tub. Myers Cave Resort is a fully-renovated lodge and cottages with private beach access, stunning lake views and chic amenities. We are looking forward to welcoming you.

Stories from the community

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crystal

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

What a wonderful time away where it felt that time stood still in the midst of falling leaves and glorious rays of sunshine. Jason and Susie ensured to meet all needs with prompt responses and, when needed, support. We enjoyed viewing the property, a peaceful boat ride and, of course, the accommodations. We didn't want to leave. A true bucket filling experience where we left feeling relaxed and grateful. Only regret is not booking an extra day.

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Ritch

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

We stayed at the lakeside dome for two nights and loved every moment. It was peaceful, well maintained and had everything we needed. When we arrived Jason, the owner, and Rocky his very friendly dog came to greet us. He gave us a tour of the property and the other sites and answered any questions we had. We also went on a tour of the lake which was beautiful. He was very passionate and knowledgeable about the area and reccomepnded places we could go. 100/10 could not reccomend enough. We will definitely be coming back!

Kath

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Myers Cave Resort

What a picturesque setting with SO many options of accommodation and activities. We were blessed with beautiful weather during our stay and not many other guests which made it very peaceful. This cabin is perfectly set atop a hill so you get the stunning water views without being right in the action on the waterfront. There is a bit of a walk to the cabin from parking across the road, as well as down a flight of wooden stairs to the waterfront. The cabin was equipped with air conditioning which is very necessary in this summer's heat. The bedrooms were nicely tidied up and prepared with all the linens and towels needed. There was a delightful surprise awaiting us on the dining table with local wine, maple syrup and some other snacks. Our host was very communicative and helpful in preparing for this trip and making himself available if we needed anything during our stay. We would love to go back with friends to rent more cabins and share the experience together.

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Jesse

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Myers Cave Resort

Went there twice in three weeks because we loved it so much! Fantastic scenery, fantastic owners, great value, tons of things to do! Highly recommend!

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Jessie

July 2025

1 night at Myers Cave Resort

We had the fortune to meet the owner Mike and his wife, they are both genuinely nice people. The camp ground is private property with a few cabins, a big lodge with various rooms and a new large barn style building that is under construction. Everything was clean, orderly and exceeded our expectations. The owner Mike was very accommodating when we needed something or had questions. The lake is absolutely beautiful and the grounds are situated beside a shallow rapid which is nice to sit by and have a coffee. The beach is well maintained and you have access to free kayaks, paddle boats etc. There is also an in ground pool and hot tub near the lodge. We will definitely be going back, this is a truly beautiful spot with great and friendly owners.

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Judith

July 2025

With pets

5 nights at Schoolhouse Inn Campsites

A nice old schoolhouse lot with pool hot tub gazebo and firepit spots. It is close to provincial parks and the caves. Eva’s kitchen offers a wide variety hungarian meals. They are always fresh and very tasty. Eva and Sandor are excellent hosts. In this old schoolhouse inn you feel yourself just like you are in Grandma’s home and treated as good friends or family members

R.F.P.

June 2025

With pets

2 nights at Schoolhouse Inn Campsites

Great glamping experience, loved the hot tub, hosts were very friendly and always available if needed. The onsite restaurant is not to be missed, delicious. A+ all around.

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Nereah

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Schoolhouse Inn Campsites

Absolutely amazing experience! This is my second time and I will definitely be coming back. Such kind and responsive owners. The tent is set up in the best way ever and is super cozy. Amazing for anyone looking for a getaway that's nature-centred but wants to do more glamping than camping.

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Bikalpa

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

My wife and I had an amazing two-night stay at the Lakeside Dome at Big Rock Eco Retreat. The whole experience was peaceful, memorable, and incredibly well-hosted. Jason, the owner, was fantastic—very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. He took us on an ATV tour of the property, gave us a boating lesson, and took us out on the lake. We also enjoyed the company of his energetic, well-trained dog, Rocky. If you’re looking for a top-notch glamping experience in a dome, this is the place to go. There’s also a beautiful Hillside Dome on the property that we got to check out, and it looked just as amazing. The 3-hour drive from the GTA was absolutely worth it!

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David

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to North Frontenac Lodge

Cottage was small but very cozy with all the requirements necessary .Two fisherman or a couple will love the comfort it provides with a nice old school warm cottage experience.Lake is beautiful and very community like surroundings.Fishing this lake is for an experienced fisherman to have good results.so if your a fisherman looking for commodities to fulfill your hunger this place is for you.Great hosts and beautiful wilderness cottage comfort.If your social and friendly looking for a quiet outa city cottage experience I highly recommend and would not think twice about suggesting this place to anyone.I will definitely be a long time customer to enjoy angling and my cottage experience at this place.My pups had the time of his life.

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Tracy

March 2025

3 nights at Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

Beautiful area. We stayed in the lakeside dome which is being set up for accessibility. We got a tour of the dome on the hill. Next trip we will use that one. Very private, amazing views. Hot tub at both makes for a relaxing romantic stay. Owner was very responsive for any questions or issues and resolved quickly.

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Victoria

February 2025

2 nights at Big Rock Eco Retreat & Campgrounds

We absolutely loved staying at Susie and Jason's dome in the woods. Jason met us upon arrival and drove us through the property to the dome. He spent a good amount of time going over everything to make sure we were comfortable and knew how to operate the pellet stove and water. We happened to arrive the day a huge snow storm was coming, so the scenery was beautiful. No better place to be to hunker down! The dome was comfortable and clean. The kitchen had all the necessities. Beds and pillows were excellent. The loft bed even has dual remotes so you and you partner can adjust it according to your likes. Hot tub was awesome to have a soak in at night under the stars. Added bonus was how the surrounding forest was dimmly lit up with black lights at night. All in all our time here was awesome. The only recommendation I would give the hosts is to make sure the dome is heated upon the guest's arrival. We will be back again for sure! Thanks for a great mid-week getaway from the kids!

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The best glamping near Renfrew with hot tubs guide

Where to go

Algonquin Provincial Park

One of the oldest protected public parks in the world, Algonquin Provincial Park is home to more than 2,400 lakes, 750 miles of rivers and streams, 14 interpretive trails, and eight campgrounds. Whether car camping at one of the popular family-friendly RV sites or canoe camping in the backcountry, this is an exceptional destination for fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and birdwatching.

Bonnechere Caves

This unique geological feature is one of the best sights in the area. The caves were formed by the power of the Bonnechere River over thousands of years and now feature funky rock formations and mesmerizing underground waterfalls. Visits are by guided tour only from spring to autumn. Those visiting in early October might spot bats getting into position for early hibernation.

Bon Echo Provincial Park

Bon Echo Provincial Park offers one of the most unique attractions of any Ontario provincial park, home to Mazinaw Lake and its surrounding rugged cliffs, which feature ancient Indigenous pictographs. Campers can take boat tours to see them up close and then hike to the top of the cliffs for an incredible view of the lake. The park also has excellent swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and biking.

When to go

Most provincial parks and outdoor attractions near Renfrew operate on a seasonal basis, from mid-May to mid-October. Campers should note that evenings can be pretty cold in May and June, and again in September and October. The mosquitoes and blackflies of Algonquin Provincial Park are legendary in their ferocity in late spring and early summer. Renfrew’s annual Renfrew Fair in September brings live music, carnival rides, and livestock showcases to town, while early October is the best time to admire the autumn colors around Algonquin (which gets very busy with weekend daytrippers).